Question

A 6-week-old febrile infant (temperature 38.7 °C) is brought to the emergency department. He appears well but is irritable. Examination is otherwise unremarkable. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Admit for full septic work-up and empirical intravenous antibiotics

Answer

Discharge home with paracetamol and review in 48 hours

Answer

Arrange outpatient urine sample only

Answer

Give oral amoxicillin and review in 24 hours

Answer

No treatment; this is likely a viral infection

Practice question

A 6-week-old febrile infant (temperature 38.7 °C) is brought to the emergency department. He appears well but is irritable. Examination is otherwise unremarkable. What is the most appropriate management?